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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,357.28, 19,812.64 and 8,070.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,357.28, 19,812.64 and 8,070.08 is: 11,136.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,357.28 : 19,812.64 = 8,070.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,357.28/19,812.64 = 8,070.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,357.28x = 19,812.64 × 8,070.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,357.28x = 159,889,589.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 159,889,589.81/14,357.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,136.48

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